The Town FilesNewport, Ohio
Community in Washington County · population 895 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,200
- Household income
- $91,898
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 43.7
Newport is a community of 895 people in Washington County, Ohio. The median home is worth $208,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Newport ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Newport is worth $208,200, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $91,898, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. 96.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newport | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,200 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | — | $914 |
| Median household income | $91,898 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 96.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newport
| People | Newport | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Newport
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 45.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 21, 2026 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2011.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 25,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,165 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Newport itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Newport
1 public school with 212 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Elementary School | K-6 | 212 | 12.5 |
Towns near Newport
- St. Marys, WV0.9 mi · 1,831 people · home $147,300
- Belmont, WV2.7 mi · 875 people · home $152,000
- Reno, OH9.2 mi · 1,129 people · home $213,800
- Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH11.4 mi · 702 people · home $94,400
- Marietta, OH12.2 mi · 13,385 people · home $161,800
- Williamstown, WV12.5 mi · 2,997 people · home $182,500
- Devola, OH14.4 mi · 2,639 people · home $235,800
- Boaz, WV14.4 mi · 1,321 people · home $244,500
Newport questions
Is Newport, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newport scores better for retirees than 35% of Ohio towns and quieter than 40%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Newport?
The median owner-occupied home in Newport is valued at $208,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,898, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Newport?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.4 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Newport get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 21, 2026. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)